In his article "Do Artefacts have Politics?", Langdon Winner argues that every technology is political.
He argues that technology can embody different kinds of power and authority in different ways. What does he mean by that?

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In his article "Do Artefacts have Politics?", Langdon Winner argues that every technology is political. 
 He argues that technology can embody different kinds of power and authority in different ways. What does he mean by that?

Accepted Answer

Technology is often produced and created based on the values of powerful actors. These values can shape how technologies influence authority and power in society.

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Technologies can be developed and implemented in very different ways. However, their social impact is neutral and does not affect the distribution of power in society. Advantages (e.g. power) will be the same from the use of this technology.

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Technologies often are introduced in opposition to the interest of the people using the technology. This is why power and authority are necessary for their success.

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Technology increases the power of people who use the technology. As a consequence, technology gives power to all societal groups, who can use a certain technology.

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